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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.26, 3,723.93 and 750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.26, 3,723.93 and 750.75 is: 1,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.26 : 3,723.93 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.26/3,723.93 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.26x = 3,723.93 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.26x = 2,795,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,740.45/2,482.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.29

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